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Must-See Art and Cultural Hotspots in Japan

Art Festivals & Events

Humanity and Nature in Japan As Seen in Traditional Performing Arts: Experiencing the Multifaceted Nature of Traditional Performing Arts, Japanese Aesthetics, and View of Nature

The artists varying from the youth to Living National Treasures perform iconic Japanese traditional performing arts, including artforms that are nationally designated Important Intangible Cultural Properties, such as Traditional Japanese Dance, Traditional Japanese Music, Gagaku, Shomyo, and Japanese Folk performance. The varied program will include performances with explanations; pieces that bring together classical and modern arts in the aim of reaching out to new audiences; and performances based on classical arts that explore new forms of expression.